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Ken + Julia Yonetani “Dysbiotica: The Age of Imbalance”
Mizuma Art Gallery - Ichigaya
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Ken + Julia Yonetani
Ken + Julia Yonetani have been creating works inspired by environmental destruction and issues related to the global economic system. They say that their motivation comes from their own anxiety: catastrophe being their self-proclaimed “shtick.” This time around, they turn their attention to the world of microorganisms. Through farming, in the last several years Ken + Julia have held a strong interest in the microbes that lurk under the ground in soils, and came to the realization that whether it be microorganisms in our oceans or the microbiome of our own bodies, billions of microorganisms coexist in a symbiotic relation with other organisms and are vital to maintaining global systemic balance.
The new works of “Dysbiotica” include a male figure, a pregnant woman, and deer heads adorned with what appears to be bleached coral but may also be reminiscent of microbes. The artists created the pieces as guest artists in the artist-in-residence program at Shigaraki Ceramic Culture Park earlier this year. Dysbiotica is a term coined from “Dysbiosis,” which is defined as a breakdown in the balance of microbiotic systems, especially related to the human gut. The concept is based on their experiences organic farming over several years, and their work together with scientists at Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
The new works of “Dysbiotica” include a male figure, a pregnant woman, and deer heads adorned with what appears to be bleached coral but may also be reminiscent of microbes. The artists created the pieces as guest artists in the artist-in-residence program at Shigaraki Ceramic Culture Park earlier this year. Dysbiotica is a term coined from “Dysbiosis,” which is defined as a breakdown in the balance of microbiotic systems, especially related to the human gut. The concept is based on their experiences organic farming over several years, and their work together with scientists at Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
Schedule | Aug 28 (Fri) 2020-Sep 26 (Sat) 2020 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||||
| Website | https://mizuma-art.co.jp/en/exhibitions/2008_kenjulia/ | ||||||
| Venue | Mizuma Art Gallery - Ichigaya https://mizuma-art.co.jp/en/ | ||||||
| Location | 2F Kagura Bldg., 3-13 Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0843 | ||||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 5 at Ichigaya Station on the Yurakucho and Namboku lines, 8 minute walk from the West exit of Iidabashi Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu line, 8 minute walk from exit B3 at Iidabashi Station on the Tozai, Yurakucho and Namboku lines. | ||||||
| Phone | 03-3268-2500 | ||||||
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